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So I had these pieces of 12x4x.375 tube cut and screwed up on an angle. I ended up with a large gap. Any suggestions on how to make this work? I planned on fish plating the outside with 1/2" and gusset the inside. Attached Images
Reply:Cut some flat bar strips (1/8" - 1/4") and tack them on the inside and fit your pieces back together. Weld over them and use them as "backing strips" or "backing bars"...... Once it's welded up no one will know the difference and it will be stronger than the open butt joint.Thanks,HoboLincoln SA200's... at least 15 - 20. They come and go. Growing partial to the "Short Hoods" in my old age. Last count on Short Hoods was 13 in possession.
Reply:So if I put the filler piece in then run passes until its all filled that should be plenty strong?
Reply:Originally Posted by PFD402So if I put the filler piece in then run passes until its all filled that should be plenty strong?
Reply:That about a 3/4" gap? Can one of the tube pieces be shortened even 1/2" to correct the angle?
Reply:Much easier solution is to lay them back down and take a grinder and grind the inside of the miter to correct the angle so that it fits tight. I assume the pieces were cut with the outside dimension of the miter being correct, so the miter is too obtuse. Just grind the inner portion of the angle on both pieces stand them back up and they will fit better.  I keep telling the guys working for me that time spent fitting means a much easier time welding and finishing, so grind the miter and you will have an easier and better looking weld joint.
Reply:[QUOTE=walker;1516031]Much easier solution is to lay them back down and take a grinder and grind the inside of the miter to correct the angle so that it fits tight. I assume the pieces were cut with the outside dimension of the miter being correct, so the miter is too obtuse. Just grind the inner portion of the angle on both pieces stand them back up and they will fit better.  I keep telling the guys working for me that time spent fitting means a much easier time welding and finishing, so grind the miter and you will have an easier and better looking weld joint.[/QUOI agree with Walker.
Reply:Just curious...how many pieces are wrong?  Whats the project?  -AaronJet 17.5" Drill Press1942 South Bend 16x84 Lathe1980s Miller 320A / BP --- 2013 Power Mig 2562012 Jet 7x12 Horizontal BandsawVictor O/A Setup
Reply:Originally Posted by walkerMuch easier solution is to lay them back down and take a grinder and grind the inside of the miter to correct the angle so that it fits tight. I assume the pieces were cut with the outside dimension of the miter being correct, so the miter is too obtuse. Just grind the inner portion of the angle on both pieces stand them back up and they will fit better.  I keep telling the guys working for me that time spent fitting means a much easier time welding and finishing, so grind the miter and you will have an easier and better looking weld joint.
Reply:Originally Posted by walkerMuch easier solution is to lay them back down and take a grinder and grind the inside of the miter to correct the angle so that it fits tight. I assume the pieces were cut with the outside dimension of the miter being correct, so the miter is too obtuse. Just grind the inner portion of the angle on both pieces stand them back up and they will fit better.  I keep telling the guys working for me that time spent fitting means a much easier time welding and finishing, so grind the miter and you will have an easier and better looking weld joint.
Reply:what are you making?There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:Hi all, I had this problem once before from a bad mitre....(my mistake)....so I just built up the faces of the tube in the open gap with some weld and then welded the lot together.Ian.